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Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos
Singapore  / 13 h ago

Wife of ex-Citiraya boss jailed over US$51m chip scam linked to bank account misuse in Singapore

Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad reopened to public recently after a 10-month round-the-clock restoration exercise. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

One year on, how Warisan KL has breathed new life back to Kuala Lumpur’s past — and what’s coming up next

Breakfast spread at Uncle Lai Kopitiam. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 17 h ago

Nyonya ‘laksa mee hoon kueh’ steals the (breakfast) show at Uncle Lai Kopitiam in Melaka

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is currently facing multiple economic challenges, and stressed the need to consider the broader fiscal context. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar: Amir Hamzah to provide explanation regarding govt's allocation to Tengku Mahkota of Pahang

Kota Tinggi District Police Chief, Superintendent Yusof bin Haji Othman, confirmed that police received a distress call from the public at approximately 9am, regarding the fatal incident at Kilometer 57.5 of the Jalan Johor Bahru-Mersing route. — JBPM pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Ferrari crash on Johor Bahru-Mersing road claims lives of two Singaporeans

Sultan Ibrahim (left) meets renowned Russian test pilot and ‘Hero of Russia’ recipient, Sergei Bogdan (right) in Moscow on May 8, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim witnesses Su-57E fighter jet demonstration by ‘Hero of Russia’ pilot in Moscow

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says Malaysia has the expertise to be a K9 breeding nation. — Pictures from Facebook/Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘Home-grown champions’ for Asean: Putrajaya eyes future K9 exports with Bomba’s RM2.4m breeding hub in Penang

Operating hours for 10 public parks under the management of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be extended, with parks opening earlier from 5.30am until 10 pm to provide city residents with more opportunities for leisure and recreational activities. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Early birds, rejoice! DBKL announces 10 public parks to open from 5.30am to 10pm

Tan Sri Kenneth Eswaran died aged 65 at the Pantai Hospital in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur on May 9, 2026 at about 7am. — Picture from Facebook/Tan Sri Kenneth Eswaran
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Former Indian chambers chief Kenneth Eswaran dies in KL at 65, wake set for Monday in Country Heights house

A poster showing the three Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan under a 25-year deal with the Taiping Zoo in Perak. — Picture from Facebook/Tennoji Zoo
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Taiping reject claims of wrongdoing in transfer of Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat to Japanese zoo

A teenage cosplayer was arrested after getting into a scuffle with convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at an anime convention in Suntec Singapore yesterday. — Screengrab via social media and X/Amos Yee
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Singapore police arrest teen cosplayer after attack on convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at anime convention

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (second right) boards a bus after officiating the new route under the BAS.MY Kuching Stage Bus Service Transformation Programme in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak on May 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Putrajaya and Sarawak finalising RM1.8b Bintulu Port takeover deal

Labrador pup ‘Brave’ (right), the son of Lottie born on March 18, 2026, is the newest recruit in the K9 Tracker Dog Unit of the Fire and Rescue Department on May 9, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘Brave’ joins Bomba’s K9 unit

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an investigation into the alleged abuse of the 11-year-old girl in 2022. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
World  / 13 h ago

Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sexual abuse of underage girl

Yaroslav Rumyantsev shows a photograph of him in Russian captivity on a mobile phone in central Kyiv on February 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian authorities cited in an OSCE report released in autumn 2025, 89 per cent of the Ukrainian prisoners released from the Russia prison said they had been subjected to ill-treatment whilst in captivity, with 42 per cent of them reporting sexual violence. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Russia’s hidden prison horror: Ex-guards reveal how Ukrainian POWs are ‘broken like dogs’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and other leaders pose with books during the launch of ‘Buku MESRA PDRM-Modul Kesedaran Jenayah Kanak-Kanak dan Remaja’ at 219th Police Day celebrations at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur March 25, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

PM joins top leadership at 219th Police Day celebration at Pulapol, launches children’s crime‑awareness book

Speaking at the 219th Police Day celebrations at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here, Anwar said the situation was complex and required careful understanding, particularly by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), given the potential security implications arising from global instability. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Anwar warns Malaysia cannot take national security for granted amid global tensions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was among the matters decided when chairing the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting today to examine the latest geopolitical developments, global economic pressures and security implications following the conflict. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Govt to roll out proactive interventions to safeguard economic resilience, says Anwar

TNB filed the suit in 2024 over alleged irregular electricity usage at the shoplot in Kota Bayu Emas Pendamar, Port Klang, claiming it was linked to Bitcoin mining.  — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Shoplot owner ordered to pay TNB RM26,000 over tampered electricity meter

Ramanan challenged businessman Victor Chin to reveal the identity of “Mr R”. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Who is Mr R? PKR’s Ramanan dares Victor Chin to name MP given RM9.5m

Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said recent developments within PN require MIC to reassess its position, particularly following changes in the coalition’s leadership. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Saravanan says MIC staying with BN for now, will study Indian sentiment on PAS-led Perikatan

The former PKR deputy president responded with humour, saying the only thing he had “received” during the Aidilfitri period was an increase in body weight rather than any cash, as alleged. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Rafizi says ‘it’s not me’ amid RM9.5m PKR MP claim, jokes only Aidilfitri weight gained in Instagram post

Melaka police have successfully dismantled an organised crime group known as the ‘Harraz Gang’, believed to be the mastermind behind a string of vehicle thefts, housebreaking and robberies in the Melaka Tengah district since the beginning of this year. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Melaka police arrest four, cripple Harraz Gang behind spate of vehicle thefts and burglaries

Police have so far recorded statements from 10 witnesses in connection with the theft of 30 cremation urns containing human ashes from a memorial park in Nilai, reported on February 26. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Police record 10 statements in Nilai cremation‑urn theft; four urns recovered

Immigration Department Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said 45 Ops Pantau operations were conducted at identified locations, involving 3,826 individuals.— Reuters pic
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

More than 3,800 foreign nationals checked in nationwide immigration sweep

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has confirmed that the man in a viral video shown filling a drum with RON95 at a Jalan Tengah petrol station in Bayan Lepas did not breach any laws. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Domestic Trade Ministry: Fisherman in viral Penang RON95 video had valid permit, no offence committed

The Tawau District Disaster Management Committee today declared a state of drought affecting Pulau Sebatik. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

Pulau Sebatik declared drought disaster zone amid prolonged dry spell

In a statement today, the MOE said key measures include postponing outdoor activities if temperatures exceed 35 degrees Celsius and monitoring activities that may expose students to hot conditions to safeguard their health. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

MOE directs schools to boost preparedness for hot weather, postpone outdoor activities if temperatures exceed 35°C

MOH reminds the public to take preventive measures, including planning outdoor activities such as Raya pilgrimages by avoiding peak heat hours between 11am and 4pm. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

MOH tells public to take precautions as Malaysia records more heat‑related illnesses amid prolonged hot weather

The search and rescue operation (SAR) for a diver who was reported missing in the waters of Pulau Tenggol since March 21 was ended yesterday evening. — Picture courtesy of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

SAR halted for missing Pulau Tenggol diver after four days as no new leads emerge

Three districts in Kedah are currently recording a Level 2 heat wave, while 16 other areas across Peninsular Malaysia are at Level 1 which is on alert as of this morning. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 25 Mar 2026

MetMalaysia places Pokok Sena, Pendang and Baling under Level 2 heat‑wave alert, with 16 other areas at Level 1